François Boucher
1703–1770 · Rococo & Neoclassicism
Biography
François Boucher (1703–1770) was the leading painter of the French Rococo, First Painter to the King, and designer of tapestries, porcelain and theatre sets. His pastel colours and mythological scenes embody 18th-century elegance.
From the artist’s life
François Boucher (1703–1770) was the leading painter of the French Rococo and First Painter to King Louis XV. A favourite of Madame de Pompadour, he created mythological scenes, pastorals and decorative designs.
From the page of Resting Girl (Marie-Louise O'Murphy)
Paintings in this gallery (2)
Famous works elsewhere
- La Naissance de Vénus 1754
- Madame Bergeret 1766